Where did Fountains Come From?

The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or jet high into the air. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Embellishing city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.

The Many Kinds of Outdoor Fountains

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much difficulty. You may have encountered one of these in a recreation area or an old estate.

Pick a stylish wall fountain to put outdoors. These types of water features make for a great addition to your yard even if it is small. Wall fountains are not flashy water features as compared to a spouting fountain. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, goes down a wonderfully textured wall, before being recovered at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is right for you. A cherub grasping a spout is one of the possible types of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to fit a rustically themed cottage or garden. Something unique and bold could be an option for more modern gardens. Feel free to let your hair down and go with something interesting and intrepid.

The primary trait of a multi-tiered fountain is that water flows from a variety of different levels. Due to the water streaming down its various levels, these are also called cascading fountains.

Since external fountains occupy a great deal of space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs required for these types of fountains are hidden underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Tranquility and well-being are some of the key sensations imparted by Japanese fountains. In this model of water feature the water passes through bamboo sticks. Water then flows into a bucket or a shaped stone, only to repeat the cycle over and over again.

Glass fountains make up another group of fountain. Featuring shaped metalwork, trellis-style fountains of this type have a more traditional aspect. However, this type of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as contemporary forms and design. A wondrous effect is produced when water flows down the sheets of glass. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it down down the sheet of glass. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible solution for your garden.

A large rock drilled with holes which then has pipes inserted into it is what distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the product of the low pressure used to force the water upwards. The water comes back gently dripping down the sides of the rock to reach its starting point. Little gardens are ideal for this type of fountain. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it starts to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best option since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Solar powered fountains have become more fashionable recently since they run on sunlight. The reasons for this are varied, from the lack of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide selection of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

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